DR. ABUL K AZAD MD
NPI 1003979121
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Schenectady, NY

Q: What is Abul Azad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abul Azad is 1003979121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Q: What is Abul Azad's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abul Azad was last updated on May 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2125 RIVER ROAD, SUITE 203, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309(518) 831-8530(518) 831-8545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2021, Sep 14, 2018, Jun 25, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Abul K Azad Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ABUL K AZAD MD (NPI 1003979121) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Schenectady, New York, licensed in New York (204594) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003979121

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. ABUL K AZADCredential: MD

Location Address2125 RIVER ROAD, SUITE 203Schenectady, NY 12309

Mailing Address711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 203Latham, NY 12110-2461 · (518) 782-3700 · Fax (518) 782-3799

Phone(518) 831-8530

Fax(518) 831-8545

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982

Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2021

✔ NPI 1003979121 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 204594

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 204594 (NY)

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 204594 (NY)

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 204594 (NY)

2125 RIVER ROAD, Schenectady, NY 12309

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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1600 Northern BlvdAlbany, NY 12204-1004 · Phone (518) 471-3221

Location 2315 S Manning BlvdAlbany, NY 12208-1707 · Phone (518) 525-1550

Location 31300 Massachusetts AveTroy, NY 12180-1628 · Phone (518) 268-5234

Location 42215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180-2466 · Phone (518) 271-3300

Other Identifiers 9

Other000471066006NY · Bsneny

Medicaid01759833NY

Other10020530NY · Cdphp

Other135032NY · Ghi/hmo

Other28R331NY · Empire Bc

Other6022794NY · Mvp Healthcare

Other090226000061NY · Fidelis

Other7542070NY · Aetna

Other200852NY · Senior Whole Health

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Abul K Azad Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6507812971

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090428000000

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Abul Azad reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St Peters Hospital

8.4 mi

Nutrition, Education

1 PINEWEST PLAZA SUITE 101
Albany, NY 12205

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: St Peters Hospital Of The City Of Albany
623 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437225828 (518) 464-9999

Community Care Physicians, PLLC

9.3 mi

Internal Medicine

6 WELLNESS WAY STE 201
Latham, NY 12110

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
474 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922048370 (518) 782-3700

Capital Pulmonary-Intensivist Physician, P.C.

13 mi

Pulmonary Disease

319 S MANNING BLVD, SUITE 116
Albany, NY 12208

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1770646804 (518) 459-1800

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

13 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

2215 BURDETT AVE
Troy, NY 12180

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
725 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043267727 (518) 271-3300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

428 services242 patients

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

164 services36 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

79 services79 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

75 services72 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

71 services68 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

68 services63 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330057

Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ellis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Schenectady, NY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330153

Location1101 Nott StreetSchenectady, NY 12308 · Schenectady County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330180

Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12309 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.08 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

9%254 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

16%87 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

24%494 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 22

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

8 suppliers20 claims29 services$5.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

6 suppliers14 claims14 services$1.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers12 claims32 services$1.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers11 claims11 services$79.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers17 claims17 services$44.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers17 claims17 services$16.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers20 claims20 services$9.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers22 claims128 services$1.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers86 claims87 services$13.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier40 claims41 services$33.38 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

2 suppliers26 claims26 services$916.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers29 claims33 services$9.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers68 claims68 services$2.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers40 claims42 services$24.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

8 suppliers195 claims196 services$65.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers28 claims28 services$35.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid), non-lyophilized, (e.g., liquid), 500 mg J1569

Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI008N

1 supplier12 claims720 services$35.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

12 suppliers26 claims8,010 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

6 suppliers40 claims6,275 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

2 suppliers22 claims1,320 services$0.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

13 suppliers62 claims62 services$23.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Services, supplies and accessories used in the home under the medicare intravenous immune globulin (ivig) demonstration Q2052

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$309.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RANA BITAR JACOB M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

2125 RIVER ROAD, SUITE 100
NISKAYUNA, NY 12309

Schenectady County (518) 836-3030

THOMAS L. GOODMAN MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

2125 RIVER ROAD, SUITE 100
NISKAYUNA, NY 12309

Schenectady County (518) 836-3030

COMMUNITY CARE PHYSICIANS, PC

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

2125 RIVER ROAD, SUITE 100
NISKAYUNA, NY 12309

Schenectady County (518) 836-3030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Abul Azad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abul Azad is 1003979121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Where is Abul Azad located?

Abul Azad practices at 2125 River Road Suite 203, Schenectady, NY 12309. The listed phone number is (518) 831-8530.

What is Abul Azad's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Abul Azad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abul Azad is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Abul Azad's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abul Azad reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: St Peters Hospital (Albany, NY), Community Care Physicians, PLLC (Latham, NY), Capital Pulmonary-Intensivist Physician, P.C. (Albany, NY) and Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York (Troy, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Abul Azad's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Abul Azad affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Abul Azad is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, Ellis Hospital and Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abul Azad was last updated on May 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.